…a lot to not rely so much on Delta pumping. Western Growers Association Senior Vice President Dave Puglia said the crosstalk at the symposium was all asking the same question….
Fighting The Yuck Factor
…media and internet make it difficult to stay out in front of opinions on hot topics like recycled water. Western Growers Association Senior Vice President Dave Puglia says that simply…
PG&E Excited About New Solar Program
…Program Pacific Gas and Electric will host an agricultural energy workshop in Kern County on July 15. Senior Customer Relationship Manager Brenda Baldwin says one item they are excited about…
PG&E Hosting Energy Workshop
A workshop is coming up in Kern County to assist farmers who are interested in sustainable agriculture. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Agricultural Energy Workshop PG&E is working…
USDA FSA Announces Online Hay and Grazing Acres Locator Tool
For many years, FSA’s Hay Net website www.fsa.usda.gov/haynet has been the “go to” online resource for agricultural producers to list information concerning the need for hay or the availability of…
Agriculture Recognized by Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…common. They are all past winners of a Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA), the state’s highest environmental honor. This year, for the first time, GEELA has an agricultural…
CVCB Celebrates San Joaquin Valley Agribusiness With The Valley Grown For You Campaign
…the San Joaquin Valley consistently leading the nation in agricultural production, it serves as a hotbed for agribusiness, manufacturing innovation and economic impact. The Valley makes up 72 percent of…
2014 Almond Crop Shows Increases
…by ABC, is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service – California Field Office (NASS/CFO). “This year’s objective forecast during a third-consecutive drought year…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
Organic processed products certified in the United States or Korea can now be labeled as organic in either country. This will allow American organic farmers, processors, and businesses greater access…
Apply for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…assistance to agricultural operations for the implementation of water conservation measures that increase water efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Approximately $10 million has been made available for SWEEP through…
Vacancy on Cattle Health Task Force
The California Department of Food and Agriculture Division of Animal Health and Food Safety Services is announcing a vacancy on the Cattle Health Advisory Task Force (CHATF). Food and Agricultural…
Haitian Delegation Tours California Agriculture
A delegation from Haiti is touring California on an agricultural mission. Sabrina Hill has more. Haitian delegation in Salinas Delegates from Haiti, including the country’s top ag official, education and…
Storage Only Won’t Help Water Crisis
…trying to get passed into law address added water storage in one way or another. Western Growers Association Executive Vice President Dave Puglia was on a panel at the Center…
USDA Makes $5 Million in Farm Bill Support for National Clean Plant Network Available
…is comprised of representatives from USDA APHIS along with representatives from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and members of the National Plant Board, recommended…